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[phm122]

I'm having a problem with my 1997 Seadoo Challenger. I just had it serviced for the summer, and my mechanic told me that the right engine wouldn't start, and he figured it was the carbs. It cost me $500. The mechanic told me the the carbs were filthy, and had some powdered residue on them. I thought this fixed the problem. But I went out today for the first time, and I could hardly get the right engine past 3000rpm, and the thing would bog on me and die. It did fire up once, and I had really good speed going, but the engine still sounded like it was chugging, trying to get fuel. Then I shut the engines down again, and the same thing happened, I couldn't get it past 3000rpms. I don't know much about boats or engines. I'm looking for someone's opinion. The port side engine was purring fine, but was having a heck of a time with the starboard.


Thanks

Peter

[tiddy82]

I'm having a problem with my 1997 Seadoo Challenger. I just had it serviced for the summer, and my mechanic told me that the right engine wouldn't start, and he figured it was the carbs. It cost me $500. The mechanic told me the the carbs were filthy, and had some powdered residue on them. I thought this fixed the problem. But I went out today for the first time, and I could hardly get the right engine past 3000rpm, and the thing would bog on me and die. It did fire up once, and I had really good speed going, but the engine still sounded like it was chugging, trying to get fuel. Then I shut the engines down again, and the same thing happened, I couldn't get it past 3000rpms. I don't know much about boats or engines. I'm looking for someone's opinion. The port side engine was purring fine, but was having a heck of a time with the starboard.


Thanks

Peter

If your mechanic cleaned the carbs, then I would assume he cleaned the filter inside it, but I would check the fuel filter running from the gas tank to the engine. It may be dirty. I would also check the rave valves. Those gum up and do not operate as they should over time. Those are both things that need to be serviced regularly.

[phm122]

Actually, it was my accellerator pump. Once they cleaned that up, (or repaired it), it worked great. Problem was it took the guys at the shop 4 tries to get it right, I had to bring it back on 4 occassions. The first two times they assured me it was the carbs, and charged me twice for cleaning them out. The second time he assured me it was my rotary valve, which, as it turned out, did need to be replaced, so the engine works much better. It wasn't until the last time I went in and took a fit did they actually trace the problem to the accellerator pump. Thanks for the info though.